
NY Released Regents Exam - Global History and Geography II (Aug 2024)
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- Q1
Based on this passage, what was one cause of the collapse of the Mughal Empire?
poor governing and excessive spending
a lack of trained military forces to protect against invasions
widespread rebellions by the common people across the empire
an entrepreneurial spirit and rapid expansion of trade
30s10.1a - Q2
Which course of action did the British take in response to the situation described in this passage?
moved the monarch’s headquarters to New Delhi
propped up the Mughal emperor’s government with troops and cash
withdrew all British government representatives from the Mughal Empire
expanded British territorial control within the Indian subcontinent
30s10.4b - Q3
According to this passage, what was one impact of the agricultural changes in England?
Rural populations increased and urban populations declined.
Property ownership was equally dispersed among the social classes.
Social class distinctions were eliminated.
Wage labor led to a growing gap between the rich and poor.
30s10.3a - Q4
What impact did Speakers C and D have on world history?
Their arguments led to the creation of labor unions and changes in working conditions.
Their ideas eased transitions from mercantilism to capitalism.
Their ideas helped establish the foundation of the suffrage and anti-slavery movements.
Their arguments caused an immediate shift from absolutist rule to democratic rule.
30s10.2a - Q5
These speakers’ ideas and arguments were influenced by
nationalist uprisings occurring in Southern Europe
beliefs developed during the Enlightenment
colonial expansion happening in Africa after the Berlin Conference
practices developed at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
30s10.2a - Q6
This cartoon could be used to explain the
challenges faced by the nobles in the 18th century
causes of the French Revolution
reasons Europeans moved from rural to urban areas
disputes over property between the church and aristocracy
30s10.2c - Q7
Which statement best represents a response taken by the Third Estate to the situation shown in the cartoon?
They declared themselves the National Assembly.
They signed the Versailles Treaty.
They appointed Napoleon as head of the government.
They ended the Reign of Terror.
30s10.2c - Q8
What problem did Olympe de Gouges hope to directly address with this passage?
oppressive rule by kings believing in divine right
extensive debts accumulated during the war
threat posed by foreign enemies
exclusion of women from political reforms
30s10.2c - Q9
Which claim about the Ottoman Empire is best supported by this passage?
Threats to Europe’s balance of power increased as the Ottoman Empire became weaker.
Nationalism caused diverse people in the Ottoman Empire to unite.
European leaders believed Ottoman reforms could strengthen the Turkish state.
The Ottomans allied themselves with Russia to prevent their empire’s disintegration.
30s10.2d - Q10
What was one reason the British wanted to increase the supply of opium to China?
to gain more profit from China’s political instability
to strengthen the power of the Qing (Ching) dynasty
to encourage the growth of China’s industries
to promote peace between Europe and China
30s10.4b - Q11
In what way did the situations shown in this cartoon significantly affect China?
China was divided into European spheres of influence.
China was able to defeat Britain and isolate itself.
China expanded its territory.
China unified its people and strengthened its imperial court.
30s10.4b - Q12
The Japanese social and economic changes of the late 19th century described in the passage were a result of
isolationist policies
rapid industrialization
Marxist labor reforms
the Russo-Japanese War
30s10.4b - Q13
Which claim about the impacts of foreign influence in Japan is best supported by this passage?
Public education opened new employment opportunities for Japanese women.
Newly opened markets for exports enhanced the wealth of most Japanese farmers.
Changes in methods of production increased social and economic inequality.
New agricultural technologies increased thedemand for farm laborers.
30s10.5a - Q14
Which claim is best supported by this illustration?
The same problems existed before and after the war.
Rivalries and hatreds were settled by the war.
Destruction and death brought countries together.
The use of weapons of mass destruction left few homes standing.
30s10.5a - Q15
What was a direct outcome of the event in this illustration?
The Triple Entente formed to offset concerns about the Triple Alliance.
The League of Nations was created to settle conflicts.
Austria-Hungary expanded its empire.
East Germany was occupied by the Soviets.
30s10.7b
